![]() ![]() We also feature the full list on Board Game Geek, where you can find details regarding recommended number of players, play time & gameplay. If there is an asterisk (**), it means that we have the game in our archives due to spacing, but feel free to ask for it when you are in & we will happily retrieve it for you! Any games that begin with ‘The,’ will be located below ‘T.’ The letter & number to the right of the game, in bold is what cubby number the game is located in in our library on site. Our inventory is always evolving, so be sure to check back periodically! - T R O Y L O C A T I ON L I B R A R YĪll games are organized alphabetically below, with games that begin with a number, listed first, directly below. Each time we play, my friends and I burst into silly voices as we provide dialogue for all the characters and villains like a Saturday morning cartoon episode of Dungeons & Dragons.Bard & Baker now has two locations!! Our Troy location carries 800+ titles, while our Albany location carries 200+ titles. I have found that the semi-80s D&D style has given Defenders of the Realm a sort of old-school feel that adds a touch of nostalgia to a very modern game. ![]() ![]() In any case, you will be managing all these aspects while trying to find the most opportune moment to strike a mortal blow against the Generals.Īt a glance the artstyle and components may appear dated, but I can assure you this is all quite intentional and really adds to the flavor of the game itself. Other times the minions of the Dark Lord are particularly filthy and you are rushing around to cleanse the land of their tainted crystals. Likewise, there are games where the Generals are particularly eager to breach the walls, and you must force them back at all costs. In some games, the monsters happen to multiply faster than usual, making it ever more difficult to stop them from swarming Monarch City. The Dwarf class card by Eagle-Gryphon GamesĪside from the exciting theme and roster of characters to choose from, the experience you have each time you play can vary wildly. Furthermore, some of the classes like the Paladin are better suited fighting against undead monsters, while the Dwarf is best at fighting dragons, and yes, Dwarf is indeed a class. The Cleric has a refined ability to cleanse the realm of taint crystals that appear in the monster’s wake. For example, the Ranger is able to shoot enemies at a distance, allowing the player to maximize their monster killing range within a limited turn. While each class can contribute to the primary objective of defeating the Generals, each also specializes in different aspects of the game. Similar to Dungeons & Dragons, each player takes on the role of a character with unique abilities. Minions of the Dark Lord by Eagle-Gryphon Games. If defeating the General wasn’t challenging enough, you will also fail if Monarch City is overrun by monsters or the land is tainted beyond repair. While there is only one way to win the game, there are many ways to lose. Unlike Pandemic, each of the monster types are lead by a powerful General that must be defeated before they reach Monarch City. Much like in Pandemic, where you fend off cube shaped diseases that multiply and spread with each turn, in Defenders of the Realm you are being overrun by four different types of monsters. Defenders of the Realm board by Eagle-Gryphon Games Be it a righteous Paladin, powerful Wizard, enigmatic Ranger, or any of the many other available classes, you and your friends must work together to stop the minions of the Dark Lord from tainting the land and breaching the walls of Monarch City. In Defenders of the Realm you control a classic D&D style character against endless hordes of enemies set in fantasy world. This unlikely coupling of two very different systems has created one of my all time favorite cooperative games. If you’re a fan of either Pandemic or Dungeons & Dragons, you’ll enjoy Defenders of the Realm. ![]()
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